2012: Texas quarterback David Ash (14) leaps over Oregon State defenders Tyrequek Zimmerman (08), Feti Unga (41) and Jordan Poyer (14) to score a touchdown in the second half that sparked a comeback for the Longhorns in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. Texas won, 31-27. less

2012: Texas quarterback David Ash (14) leaps over Oregon State defenders Tyrequek Zimmerman (08), Feti Unga (41) and Jordan Poyer (14) to score a touchdown in the second half that sparked a comeback for the ... more

2011: Robert Griffin III rolls out of the backfield and scores in the first quarter as Baylor plays Washington in the Valero Alamo Bowl 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on December 29, 2011.

2011: Robert Griffin III rolls out of the backfield and scores in the first quarter as Baylor plays Washington in the Valero Alamo Bowl 2011 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on December 29, 2011.

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2010: Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon hauls in a first-quarter touchdown pass against Arizona during the Valero Alamo Bowl in the Alamodome on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010.

2010: Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon hauls in a first-quarter touchdown pass against Arizona during the Valero Alamo Bowl in the Alamodome on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010.

2009: Texas Tech coach Mike Leach answers questions at a press conference for the 2010 Valero Alamo Bowl at the Club at Sonterra on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009. Leach, who was fired a few weeks later, missed the Red Raiders' 41-31 victory over Michigan State at the bowl game. less

2009: Texas Tech coach Mike Leach answers questions at a press conference for the 2010 Valero Alamo Bowl at the Club at Sonterra on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009. Leach, who was fired a few weeks later, missed the ... more

2007: Penn State's Daryll Clark leaps into the endzone to score a touchdown as he is defended by Texas A&M's Jordan Pugh during first half action of the Valero Alamo Bowl, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at the Alamodome. less

2007: Penn State's Daryll Clark leaps into the endzone to score a touchdown as he is defended by Texas A&M's Jordan Pugh during first half action of the Valero Alamo Bowl, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at the ... more

2006: Longhorns' Limas Sweed (from left, Tim Crowder and Brian Orakpo join teammate celebrating as they get showered with confetti as Texas defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 26-24, to win the 2006 Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006. less

2006: Longhorns' Limas Sweed (from left, Tim Crowder and Brian Orakpo join teammate celebrating as they get showered with confetti as Texas defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 26-24, to win the 2006 Alamo Bowl at the ... more

2004: Ohio State coach Jim Tressel and players react as Oklahoma State fails on a fake field goal attempt during the third quarter of the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004. The final score was 33-7 for Ohio State. less

2004: Ohio State coach Jim Tressel and players react as Oklahoma State fails on a fake field goal attempt during the third quarter of the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004. The final score was ... more

2003: Nebraska quarterback Jammal Lord, 5, outruns Michigan State defender Jason Harmon, 25, to set up a touchdown in the first half of the MasterCard Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Monday, December 29, 2003. Nebraska won 17-3. less

2003: Nebraska quarterback Jammal Lord, 5, outruns Michigan State defender Jason Harmon, 25, to set up a touchdown in the first half of the MasterCard Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Monday, ... more